About the Author

The author of Inventing the 20th Century: 100 Inventions that Shaped the World and American Inventions: A History of Curious, Extraordinary, and Just Plain Useful Patents (both available through NYU Press), Stephen Van Dulken is an expert curator in the Patents Information Service of The British Library.

Reviews

"An amazing showcase...An extremely well-researched and fascinating tour of American thrift and ingenuity throughout the twentieth century." -The Midwest Book Review "This well-illustrated, in-depth study will not only reward and amuse readers but will leave them with much insight into the economic and society-shaping outcomes of the American genius for invention." -Foreword Magazine "Makes an excellent readable reference work." -New Scientist "Illustrated with diagrams from actual patent applications and organized into chapters on everything from babies, food, and wellness to entertainment, driving, and fashion, the book lives up to the author's promise." -Boston Globe "A collection of little-known facts." -Star Tribune - State Ed.

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